Pakistan and Bangladesh immigrants among major communities named by the US for receiving welfare

[Bhaijaan]

Recently U.S. President Donald Trump shared a chart titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin” on his social media platform. This chart shows the percentage of immigrant households in the U.S. receiving some form of government assistance — ranging from healthcare subsidies to food programmes and other welfare benefits.

The list covered about 120 countries and territories and is intended to compare how often immigrant groups access public benefits.

2. Pakistan and Bangladesh appear near the top

In that list:
• Bangladesh was shown with about 54.8 % of immigrant households receiving assistance — meaning over half of Bangladeshi-born households were recorded as receiving some form of welfare. 
• Pakistan was shown with approximately 40.2 % of immigrant households receiving assistance. 

These figures are significantly higher than many other immigrant origin groups.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007962673397596199

One of the reasons this story spread widely is that India was not on the list at all. U.S. data shows Indian-born households tend to have much lower rates of welfare use, in large part because Indian immigrants in the U.S. often have higher income levels and employment in well-paying sectors.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Interesting revelation by TACO Trump

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2007871247519289637

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians are also the third largest illegal group in USA.

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk amid Trump's crackdown; what happens to them now? | Today News

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

www.livemint.com

Indians form third-largest illegal immigrant population in U.S.: Pew Research

Unauthorised immigrants in US from India, El Salvador, Central America, South and East Asia increased from 2007-2021, reaching 10.5 million in 2021. California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey and Illinois had largest populations. Naturalised citizens accounted for 49% of all immigrants in US.

www.thehindu.com

India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Suleiman]

Not your best work bhaijaan, better off keeping score in modi fans unite / positive tracker thread instead

We need the old bhaijaan back. Should’ve left this propaganda gimmick in 2025

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Regardless of what Indians do our welfare stats in UK and US are shameful.

We have many scammers in your midst too.

Indians are lower welfare claimants here in the UK too. They are doing well in this regard.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I suppose its better than stealing pots and pans from Costco.

 

[Buffet]

Recently U.S. President Donald Trump shared a chart titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin” on his social media platform. This chart shows the percentage of immigrant households in the U.S. receiving some form of government assistance — ranging from healthcare subsidies to food programmes and other welfare benefits.

The list covered about 120 countries and territories and is intended to compare how often immigrant groups access public benefits.

2. Pakistan and Bangladesh appear near the top

In that list:
• Bangladesh was shown with about 54.8 % of immigrant households receiving assistance — meaning over half of Bangladeshi-born households were recorded as receiving some form of welfare. 
• Pakistan was shown with approximately 40.2 % of immigrant households receiving assistance. 

These figures are significantly higher than many other immigrant origin groups.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007962673397596199

One of the reasons this story spread widely is that India was not on the list at all. U.S. data shows Indian-born households tend to have much lower rates of welfare use, in large part because Indian immigrants in the U.S. often have higher income levels and employment in well-paying sectors.

Trump posts is misleading. Some US citizen child may be getting welfare and there could be one immigrant in entire household. This specific household will get counted here, but no immigrants may be getting the welfare. I suspect its related to mid-term election and trying to make this an issue. Cat and dog worked for trump so now immigrants and welfare.

Indians shouldn't be on welfare in US, they have a very high household income. Immigrants coming from India to US are mostly different than immigrants coming from lets say Bangaldesh. So there is some selection bias. But it's not true for Canada, they took in bunch on unskilled immigrants from specific region from India in the last few years.

Being on welfare initially is not an issue for me, but if immigrants remains on welfare even after 10 years then it's a big issue. There is no point in taking such immigrants. Taxpayers are payng for all this.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Trump posts is misleading. Some US citizen child may be getting welfare and there could be one immigrant in entire household. This specific household will get counted here, but no immigrants may be getting the welfare. I suspect its related to mid-term election and trying to make this an issue. Cat and dog worked for trump so now immigrants and welfare.

Indians shouldn't be on welfare in US, they have a very high household income. Immigrants coming from India to US are mostly different than immigrants coming from lets say Bangaldesh. So there is some selection bias. But it's not true for Canada, they took in bunch on unskilled immigrants from specific region from India in the last few years.

Being on welfare initially is not an issue for me, but if immigrants remains on welfare even after 10 years then it's a big issue. There is no point in taking such immigrants. Taxpayers are payng for all this.

Actually I have heard many indigenous people say the opposite. Immigrant shouldn't be on welfare at the start. If after a while of paying into the system they need to take welfare then it's something that even the most ardent right winger isn't against.

But coming and immediately claiming benefits is something that has started to really grate on people who themselves are struggling.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians are the third largest illegal group in USA.

Illegals do not qualify for welfares. So, they either get helps from others or work for cash.

I am not sure why the sanghi made this thread when there are so many illegals in USA. LOL.

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk amid Trump's crackdown; what happens to them now? | Today News

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

www.livemint.com

Indians form third-largest illegal immigrant population in U.S.: Pew Research

Unauthorised immigrants in US from India, El Salvador, Central America, South and East Asia increased from 2007-2021, reaching 10.5 million in 2021. California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey and Illinois had largest populations. Naturalised citizens accounted for 49% of all immigrants in US.

www.thehindu.com

India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Buffet]

Actually I have heard many indigenous people say the opposite. Immigrant shouldn't be on welfare at the start. If after a while of paying into the system they need to take welfare then it's something that even the most ardent right winger isn't against.

But coming and immediately claiming benefits is something that has started to really grate on people who themselves are struggling.

I was mainly thinking of refugees. I am all for supporting them initially, but not for 10 years. And yes, over life time, no point in taking immigrants if they don't contribute net positive in life time. Ideal number for those kind of immigrants should be zero.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I was mainly thinking of refugees. I am all for supporting them initially, but not for 10 years.

Yeah that's fair

 

[Champ_Pal]

Indians are the third largest illegal group in USA.

Illegals do not qualify for welfares. So, they either get helps from others or work for cash.

I am not sure why the sanghi made this thread when there are so many illegals in USA. LOL.

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk amid Trump's crackdown; what happens to them now? | Today News

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

www.livemint.com

Indians form third-largest illegal immigrant population in U.S.: Pew Research

Unauthorised immigrants in US from India, El Salvador, Central America, South and East Asia increased from 2007-2021, reaching 10.5 million in 2021. California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey and Illinois had largest populations. Naturalised citizens accounted for 49% of all immigrants in US.

www.thehindu.com

India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

www.nytimes.com

Even if illegal, they don't beg for money and food stamps from the Government.

Does this mean BanglaBhashis legally beg for food stamps.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Even if illegal, they don't beg for money and food stamps from the Government.

Does this mean BanglaBhashis legally beg for food stamps.

You missed the point like a hole in the head.

Indians flocked into the US illegally, millions. Illegals cannot apply for any financial help. If they could ...Amreeka would be bankrupt.

 

[IMMY69]

Actually I have heard many indigenous people say the opposite. Immigrant shouldn't be on welfare at the start. If after a while of paying into the system they need to take welfare then it's something that even the most ardent right winger isn't against.

But coming and immediately claiming benefits is something that has started to really grate on people who themselves are struggling.

Hmm... are you sure people that immigrate to UK are immediately allowed benefits?

I hope you haven't fallen for the Reform/Tommy lies

 

[HalBass9]

Even if illegal, they don't beg for money and food stamps from the Government.

Does this mean BanglaBhashis legally beg for food stamps.

Illegal can't beg for it, the law does not allow it.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

You missed the point like a hole in the head.

Indians flocked into the US illegally, millions. Illegals cannot apply for any financial help. If they could ...Amreeka would be bankrupt.

Added to that, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis are not really major ethnic minorities in the US, but Indians are very significant and visible. That is why there are Indian characters in many tv shows including The Simpsons and The Big Bang Theory.

Celebrity MAGA figures and their followers are turning on Indians, there is no mention of Pakistan or Bangladesh.

 

[HalBass9]

Across every race and country of origin, millions of working people rely on some form of government assistance, especially healthcare, even while earning around the median household income.

The uncomfortable truth is this, the largest recipients of welfare programs are not some fringe group, but ordinary Americans who are employed and “doing everything right.”

That is the real issue a president should be addressing, not scapegoating communities, but confronting the reality that the median income is no longer sufficient to afford basic necessities. Welfare dependency today is less about laziness and more about unaffordability in a broken economic system.

The big bill will force many more into welfare program as Health cost will increase to the point majority of Americans will be unable to afford healthcare without any assistance.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Hmm... are you sure people that immigrate to UK are immediately allowed benefits?

I hope you haven't fallen for the Reform/Tommy lies

By immediate I mean when they get leave to remain not on the day they land

 

[Suleiman]

Across every race and country of origin, millions of working people rely on some form of government assistance, especially healthcare, even while earning around the median household income.

The uncomfortable truth is this, the largest recipients of welfare programs are not some fringe group, but ordinary Americans who are employed and “doing everything right.”

That is the real issue a president should be addressing, not scapegoating communities, but confronting the reality that the median income is no longer sufficient to afford basic necessities. Welfare dependency today is less about laziness and more about unaffordability in a broken economic system.

The big bill will force many more into welfare program as Health cost will increase to the point majority of Americans will be unable to afford healthcare without any assistance.

This concept is foreign to them. Instead of straight up applying for aid while you’re in a new country trying to establish yourself they would rather sit hundreds and thousands of miles away and scam the elderly of the same country (whose welfare they sudden care about) of millions and millions of dollars, benefit off of it, then lecture other South Asians to be respectful of other countries’ sources.

How noble and “sanatani” of them … but what can you expect, bhaijaan just gets a kick out of all this not like he actually cares about any of this

 

[IMMY69]

By immediate I mean when they get leave to remain not on the day they land

Yeah but even that is subjective.
By in large, even those that have leave to remain, must pay into the system for sometime before they can claim benefits...

 

[ahsan17]

US defines things as welfare that in other developed countries would not be considered welfare. E.g. Obamacare, Medicaid. Those would just be part of universal healthcare in other countries and not count as welfare. So take this list with a grain of salt.

 

[Local.Dada]

Added to that, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis are not really major ethnic minorities in the US, but Indians are very significant and visible. That is why there are Indian characters in many tv shows including The Simpsons and The Big Bang Theory.

Celebrity MAGA figures and their followers are turning on Indians, there is no mention of Pakistan or Bangladesh.

Indian character in Big Bang theory was that of a genius scientist. His character was socially awkward but so were all the main characters as it was based on sterotyoe of nerds. I think someone told you about it instead of you checking out on your own.

I have no problem with Apu either. Despite the sterotype and quirks the character was portrayed as a hardworking small businessman, never did any crimes, was a family man.

You should be concerned what shows like South Park or in Oscar winning movies like Charlie Wilson’s war, Zero Dark Thirty etc they portrayed Pakistan.

I won’t even quote 4 lions even though they were mostly mocking Brit- Pakistanis, they kind of showed a humanized side to terrorists. It was a comedy so it is what it is.

Just FYI- You will find random daddies for yourself like Nick Fuentes who in the larger context is just another Capt.Welfare with just a larger audience that he can monetize on.

You got excited, gave him views, made him the money.good for him. Dare I say he is being more productive than most Indian-Hindu hating Bradfordiyas as he is atleast monetizing the hate and paying taxes on it lol. He isn’t some diplomat or govt official so apart from giving you some beating off material, his opinions means jack in the larger context. Try harder.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Indian character in Big Bang theory was that of a genius scientist. His character was socially awkward but so were all the main characters as it was based on sterotyoe of nerds. I think someone told you about it instead of you checking out on your own.

I have no problem with Apu either. Despite the sterotype and quirks the character was portrayed as a hardworking small businessman, never did any crimes, was a family man.

You should be concerned what shows like South Park or in Oscar winning movies like Charlie Wilson’s war, Zero Dark Thirty etc they portrayed Pakistan.

I won’t even quote 4 lions even though they were mostly mocking Brit- Pakistanis, they kind of showed a humanized side to terrorists. It was a comedy so it is what it is.

Just FYI- You will find random daddies for yourself like Nick Fuentes who in the larger context is just another Capt.Welfare with just a larger audience that he can monetize on.

You got excited, gave him views, made him the money.good for him. Dare I say he is being more productive than most Indian-Hindu hating Bradfordiyas as he is atleast monetizing the hate and paying taxes on it lol. He isn’t some diplomat or govt official so apart from giving you some beating off material, his opinions means jack in the larger context. Try harder.

But I made no comment about the character of the Indian in the Big Bang theory, I'm not sure what there is for me to check out? I think this is just you projecting your own sensitivities. I haven't watched Zero Dark Thirty or any South Park shows featuring Pakistanis. South Park is funny but it is too infantile for me, maybe if I was a teenager I would like it more. What Americans think of Pakistanis is no issue for me anyway, I don't live there and I don't care.

Four Lions was funny, I did enjoy that. Not as funny as Nick Fuentes though, that guy is a hoot.